# Mega Man - The Iconic NES Platformer That Started It All Mega Man, known as *Rockman* in Japan, is a 1987 action-platformer developed and published by Capcom for the NES. The first in the iconic *Mega Man* series, it follows the android hero Mega Man (Rock) as he battles Dr. Wily’s six Robot Masters—Cut Man, Guts Man, Ice Man, Bomb Man, Fire Man, and Elec Man—to save the world. Introducing the series’ signature mechanic of acquiring defeated bosses’ weapons, it features tight controls, vibrant 8-bit visuals, and a memorable chiptune soundtrack by Manami Matsumae. Despite slow initial sales, it became a cult classic, spawning a massive franchise with over 50 games and 30 million units sold by 2015. ## Why Play Mega Man? Mega Man delivers challenging platforming across six non-linear stages, each culminating in a unique Robot Master battle. Defeating a boss grants Mega Man their weapon (e.g., Cut Man’s Rolling Cutter), which can exploit other bosses’ weaknesses, encouraging strategic stage order. Its precise controls, colorful pixel art, and replayable design make it a must-play for retro ROM fans and platformer enthusiasts, though its high difficulty and lack of passwords may test newcomers. The game takes about 2-3 hours to complete, with 5-7 hours for mastery. ## Game Features - Play as Mega Man across 6 stages, each with a unique Robot Master - Acquire special weapons like Thunder Beam and Hyper Bomb after defeating bosses - Navigate platforming challenges with precise jumps and shooting mechanics - Face Dr. Wily in a multi-stage final fortress - Experience authentic NES gameplay on our retro ROM platform or in *Mega Man Legacy Collection* (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) ## Play Mega Man Online Power up today! Our website, Classic Joy Games, lets you play *Mega Man* instantly with no downloads, optimized for modern browsers using NES emulators. Also available in *Mega Man Legacy Collection* (2015, PS4/Xbox One/Switch/PC) with modern features like save states and rewind. Ideal for fans of retro ROMs and classic platformers! Note: For emulation, use Nestopia or Mesen for optimal performance. Join players worldwide and enjoy *Mega Man* on Classic Joy Games or modern collections. Start your battle now and see why this game launched the Blue Bomber’s legendary legacy!